Before we introduced our Grecian Panel, there were few choices for those seeking a truly Classically-inspired lace curtain. When we began researching an appropriate pattern, we thought who better to ask than the legendary Steve Bauer of Bradbury & Bradbury wallpapers, the man and the company who created the famous Neo-Grec and Neo-Classical wallpaper roomsets, along with many Colonial Revival wallpapers.

Featuring popular Classical motifs, our 100% cotton Grecian Panel is an elegant enhancement to any room, and is suitable for Georgian, Federal, Greek Revival and Mid-Victorian Houses, as its delicate Classical design is the most harmonious for these styles of interiors. This lace sheer is also intended to ornament Colonial Revival interiors from 1890-1910, as this period was indeed a time of Classical revivalism.

The Grecian Panel offers a wonderful combination of privacy while allowing dappled light into one’s home.

The 20” wide Grecian Sidelight is perfect for the narrow window sash on either side of an entry door or bay window, or it may be paired inside of one standard window, and parted at will with tie-backs.

Measuring Instructions:

There is no exact formula for determining which is the correct measurement of length and width when buying lace curtains. Usually, the decision is based on one of two eras of decor: 19th or 20th century.

In the 19th century, Federal, Greek Revival, Early and mid Victorian and some Colonial Revival, window treatments were “fuller“ with more gathering using a ratio of 1˝ to 2 times the window width as the curtain panel width. Our Cherwell, Grecian, Eastlake, Oak & Acorn, Old Colony and Regency panels work best in these instances. Also, it was custom to have the lace panels hang below the window sill, sometimes even pooling onto the floor although baseboard height was most common.

20th century Arts & Crafts, Art Deco, Bungalow, Craftsman, mid-Century Modern and Mission window treatments were much ‘flatter‘ with much less gathering using a ratio of 1 to no more than 1 to 1˝ times the window width as the curtain panel width. Our Art Deco, Ginkgo Leaf, Glen‘s Edge, Good Hare Day, Hunter Rose, Pine Cone and Prairie Sumac panels work best in these instances. The preferred length for this era is just touching the window sill.

As a rule, American home windows are between 25” and 30” across. Our 47” panels work fine for the fuller gathered look; our 33” panels are best for the flatter less gathered look. We also offer panel shortening (for $10 per panel) for the length you desire; please specify in the Order Comments of Checkout Step #5.

Extra-Long panels are available, please call.

WHEN ORDERING SIDELIGHT PANELS please specify in Checkout Step #5 Additional Information:If you want a Rod Pocket at the Top only specify your length from the top rod pocket to bottom of the lace panel.If you want a Rod Pocket at the Top and Bottom specify the length from the rod pocket at the top to the rod pocket at the bottom.

If you are undecided which pattern, width and length will work best for your home, please request a loaner or two. We will send you some previously opened panels for you to try. Please plan on returning the loaners within 30 days.